[BlueMeanie]

Trying out a solution to the lack of having a light fitted into the Glovebox on UK versions.Found a battery powered LED unit which fits nicely on the roof of the glovebox which has a motion detector which is auto-triggered when you open the box.

Not sure If I have it fitted into the perfect location yet, buts works very well.
Powered by 4 AA's. Not sure how long they would last without being triggered.
Any better solutions ?

Edited by: BlueMeanie

 

[plinakos]

Nice and clever!

 

[bigbadtony]

good idea bluemeanie. i was thinking of putting a small led lamp in there myself, the kind avaiable from the Poundshop but the motion sensor on yours sounds a better solution.


the only thing id be concerned about is if you have anything loose in the glavoebox with the motion of the car does this set it off?

 

[BlueMeanie]

Not being very technical on these things... but the motion detector is PIR which I assume means that it has to see 'Infa-Red' movement ? which paper and manuals, biscuits, drink and things don't emit etc, so I assume it would only come on when someone(human, dog, cat or mouse) opens the glovebox or gets into it ?If I am wrong then the little batteries will go down very quickly.

 

[bigbadtony]

no idea myself Bluemeanie, guess we'll have to wait and see

where did you purchase the light by the way?

 

[BlueMeanie]

I got this one to try it out.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BZSV20/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


as I said no expert on these things and I am sure there are other choices available....

 

[bigbadtony]

thanks for the link Bluemeanie, i may give it a go

 

[BlueMeanie]

Hope it works ok for you.... like the light in the fridge how do you know when it goes off ?£10 is not that cheap for an LED light, but if it does not work out may have to use it in the house somewhere.

 

[bigbadtony]

ordered a 15 LED one Bluemeanie for £3.99...i'll let you know how it works out

 

[graham59]

great idea guys this forum is great for these ideas for all to share

 

[bigbadtony]

 

[bigbadtony]

works like a charm Bluemeanie...heres hoping the batteries last

 

[BlueMeanie]

looks good.. post a link to the unit you fitted ?

 

[bigbadtony]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320897369791?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


thats the link mate. £3.99 with free delivery from Ebay.

 

[Thewhiteball]

I,m on it. Hardly a gamble really. Nice one.

 

[bigbadtony]

im still in two minds if i should just put a cheap "push" led light in there, the actual motion sensor one does seem kind of bulky and id forgotten how small the glove box is

lol